White Paper: Chart Recorders And Hygrothermographs: 5 Reasons To Switch - ROI Calculator

By Kevin Bull, CEO Veriteq Instruments, Inc.

As typewriters were replaced by word processors and vinyl gave way to CDs and mp3s, so chart recorders and hygrothermographs are being replaced by self powered data loggers equipped with on board memory and alarm notification.

Replacing pens and paper, expensive repairs, along with dubious reliability, have made the operation of chart recorders unattractive from a cost, time and reliability standpoint. This is especially true for blood & tissue banks, pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device manufacturing.

It's no surprise that, as with any outmoded technology, chart recorders and hygrothermographs have a cost of ownership well above their replacement technology.

When stored goods or processed materials have a high value and there are serious consequences to from lost product or non-compliance, then consider the 5 reasons to move away from using chart recorders